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- čas přidán 19. 08. 2024
- Taking a nice break from the normal log hauling and firewood splitting sure is nice from time-to-time, especially when that time is spent drinking sludge inside my heated tractor cab. I'm out clearing a trail from my shop to my sawmill on today's episode using my Kioti DK40se tractor and rear-facing MK Martin Meteor 78"-wide PTO snowblower. This snowblower sure gets the snow cleared out in a hurry. Many people will wonder why I opted for a rear-facing snowblower considering that where I live in central Ontario Canada, we get a lot of snow, I've got reasons for this choice. Today I'll talk about the different options available for snowblowers on tractors and why this rear-facing unit is the best solution for me. Glad you're all here for the tour today, here we go!
Tractor shown in this video: 2012 Kioti DK40se HST
Snowblower shown in this video: 78" MK Martin Meteor
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Love drinking my morning sludge and watching a fellow Canadian enjoying his winter. Already milling up a storm down here in Southern Ontario since the weathers been gorgeous. Blessings Sandy!
Great to hear that Harrison!
Good Morning Sandy: You can’t beat a cab on a tractor. It’s very pleasant to work in the cab in all weather conditions. I use a cab in the forest a lot. You just have to be careful. It would be miserable without it. I use a PTO rear mounted snowblower and a snowplow on the front. My primary use for the tractor is supporting my forestry services company and secondly removing snow, so I need to switch attachments and implements back and forth a lot.
I agree with ya there Richard. Just have to be careful and I don't have any issues in the woods either with the cab.
Nice Video.. I blew snow from the age of 16 to 58 with an open station (2-3 longer farm driveways).. at 58 I purchased my first cab tractor... I will never go back to open station for blowing snow..
I m with ya Rick!
Howdy Sandy- it’s easy to see you need a setup like that and it does a great job. I don’t know of anyone here in the south that would have a snow blower. Our snows are pretty rare and when they do come they don’t stay long. Great video, buddy. Take care and God bless
Hope all is well!
Awesome Sandy very well said. You are a very good at explaining things and how you present yourself on camera outstanding my friend Brad from eastern Ontario cheers I will have some sludge with ya. 👌🏻🔥🇨🇦
I love your snow blower. It just doesn’t push the snow to the side but launches it far enough away to not deal with it again. I do agree about the cab. If I had a tractor, I’d definitely have a cab. It just makes working in the elements that much more enjoyable. Thanks Sandy. Stay safe.😊😊😊😊😊
I used to have a small snow blade on my tacoma that I used for a little while (few months) until about the 5th time I put it in the ditch on my trails/driveway and decided enough was enough. The snowblower sure gets the job done and throws the snow really far out of the way as you mentioned
Ramara Ontario here. I opted for front blower, rear blade. I also work part time at a resort, rear blower, front bucket. The front blower is 100% better IMHO. Better visibility, less strain on the neck, better efficiency lining up windrows, I can see the dogs and cars…. Front blower for the win.
Yeah in your case I can imagine that would be best Sean. Thanks for coming along for the video!
Cab tractor, front blower and rear hydraulic angle blade is my setup. Everyone has their preferences, but the cab is a necessity if you blow snow constantly. Thanks for the video
Sounds like a good setup your'e got there
Personally believe that rear snow blow actually give better view on blower less obstacles where front mounted blower would be way out in front you have engine compartment the the hydraulic lift portion and then the actual connection pushes even farther out from view making control on trails like yours even harder to navigate
That's a good point there Robert
Love your piece of paradise! Even in winter it nice to look at,
Thanks Al!
Perfect setup for you for sure eh. Cab all the way, I take the time to clear my logging roads of branches, it’s so worth it.
Nice work
Thanks 👍
i have same setup! im in Quebec and i agree with everything you said on the snowblowers... need the back fed facing snowblower.. also you have the option to clear an area where there is 6 feet of snow with your setup. couldnt do that with a front fed or with a front snowblower... so the versatibility is very high on this kind of snowblower you have. keep the good videos coming! :)
Yes, it was definitely an easy winter compared to some we've had up here!
I'm still nowhere close to getting my own tractor, but it will absolutely have a cab when I do. Between the cold and extreme heat lurk the blackflies....no thanks to all of that LOL Having a cab is a life saver!
I hear ya there Liz!
Seem like someone should be making a retrofit kit to make that snowblower front mounted. A hydraulic motor mounted to the PTO input and a quick connect equipment mount. Maybe some temporary hydraulic hoses from rear to front for your chute control or to drive it. Sounds like a challenge worth attempting. Or, find a sponsor like Walenstein or Woodland Mills…😊
Hi Robert, I think there likely is something similar to what you're mentioning. Would be a bit of effort to hook up but bet it would be handy without the mid PTO
@@sawingwithsandy and, since the women don't find you handsome, you would probably be able to do the modifications yourself...LOL
I totally agree with you with the rear snowblower, for what you use your tractor for, having the front bucket is a necessity. Front snowblower are more expensive and take some time to take on and off the tractor.
However, if you would be using your tractor to clear snow on residential driveways as a business, then front snowblower would be the way to go.
Most large commercial snow removal companies use the pull type rear mounted snowblower, because it is a lot faster, often taking only seconds to clear a residential driveway, but they are a lot more expensive.
I have a small John Deere 322 with a heated cab and just love removing snow with it, I find it almost therapeutic LOL. I often clear my neighbours driveway for free after a storm, because I love it so much...
Not much snow here in New Brunswick this winter, way below average.
Cheers from a fellow Canadian.
I agree with ya 100%. I also find snow removal therapeutic. Unless of course my sludge runs out haha
Mornin', Sandy. In case I didn't ever mention it, you were instrumental in my choice to get a cab on my DK4710. I'll be in the Montana woods, hauling wood, dirt, rocks, etc. - when the ground isn't white - and I'll be blowing snow when I need to. I don't have a blower on the Kioti yet (or a HOUSE, but that's an ongoing story), but my brother's got a front blower on his Mahindra that he runs from a three-point hydraulic power pack. That is a powerful set-up and, after I used it a few times this winter, I've decided my old neck would appreciate the 'go forward' type of blower. I'm looking hard at the 'inverted' style of blower, but I've got a while to decide. Oh, his Mahindra is an open station model, so after a two-hour blowing session the operator tends to look like the Stay-Puft Marshmallow man. I prefer my cab, where I also have to strip down to a t-shirt when the defroster is on!
Hey Steve! Great to hear that about the DK! Hope you're enjoying it. The front mount are nice units! I woudn't mind one on a different machine some day. Love the short-sleve cab work too!
Good morning, Sandy. Happy snow blowing, although I'm getting a little tired of it myself. I'm looking at things a little differently this year. My tractor seems perfect for me except in winter no cab and all, so I'm considering a cabed in, side by side for winter snow removal and we do a lot of 4 wheeling in summer and hunting in fall. I think I can do it for less money out too, and I'll still have a tractor for heavy lifting. The controlled environment is the way to go😉
I always wondered about those side by sides for winter. Would make for a good setup I bet! Keep me updated if you do go that way as I woudn't mind a side by side myself one day
I will keep you up on it. The one I want is hard to get a big waiting list, so we'll see.
Hi Sandy. Nice video. Yes, going backwards has real benefits in big snow, and Big Snow may be coming to us all. Watching the blower chewing snow has me thinking about excessive slab wood (or even corduroy) on main access roads. Bring lots of shear pins to the show.🤣🤣
hahah some days I also think about trying to mulch a few slabs but then I remember the feeling of cold hands replacing shear pins haha
I’ve had a few tractors over the years. The last one I bought has a cab. No more freezing my butt off plowing snow.
I'm with ya on that one!
Hello again from Pennsylvania! These snowblower videos are some of my favorites. The only thing that would make them better is if I saw you enjoying your trails with your snowmobile after you knock the snow down a bit. Keep up the good work and try to take some fun time for yourself.
I actually was out starting up the sleds yesterday. I've been meaning to get out on them before the snow is completely gone. Thanks again for watching Rolo!
Good video and job. Yes a cab tractor is worth the money for many reasons. Lucky we got very little snow so we didn't need a snow blower at all for the last few years there has been very little snow. Makes me and the cows both happy. Take care, be safe and well.
Can imagine that Joe. The cows would have a heck of a time with deep snow I bet. Thanks again for coming along for the tour!
👍👍👍💙💛❤BUNA SANDY.O POTECA FRUMOASA FACUTA CU TRACTORUL CU FREZA FUNCTIONAND IMPECABIL.💙💛❤👍👍👍
Multumesc, apreciez asta!
Beautiful setup ❤
Thanks Scott!
Great explanation as always and great camera shots as well Sandy, great job 👏 Gotta have a cab when your in the North, not so much in the Southern states! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼
I'm with ya there Mark!
Hi Sandy. I think what you have is just great. The long PTO shaft going to the front would probably mean some sort of transfer case on the back to turn that PTO shaft. I can tell you use the blower a lot as the paint on the inside of the chute has been rubbed off. If I had that set up, it would be a lawn ornament. Have good days!
Yeah this blower sure gets some miles put on it. Even though this winter has been relatively light for snow it still was out often. I"m just hoping now I"m done with it for the year
The front mount rear pto snowblower, is more than the rear facing pto snowblower, but less than the front mount mid pto snowblower. If you can keep up with your snow removal, the pull type snowblowers are a good option too.
For sure. I do like those units that you drive forward
Your snowblower really throws the snow a good ways and I would say the PTO driven blower with your tractor will blow snow better than the front mounted hydraulic blower and money is always a factor with us working men if I had a need for one of these snow blowers would do the same as you are doing and the cab would be nice also great video Sandy
Money is a factor for sure. I'm content with this setup for sure. Everyday snowblowing I may think otherwise and go for a front mounted
Geez, Sandy, will it EVER quit snowing? It hasn't snowed here since... TODAY?! Hey, ya do the best you can with what ya got. Like you say, what you've got is a lot better than a 'snow mower, and a lot better than a shovel. Can't wait to hear ya complaining about the bugs....
hahaha I'll be back to complaining about those pesky black flies before long. I'm just hoping the melt starts soon as I'm done with this snow!
Well watching this I can only think of the neck cramps you get but there's the other thing the dislocating of the back and also the fact that you were sliding off to the side you have a lot of weight on the rear end and if you're using a form of water substance solution for weight in your tires all your weight is in the back of the tractor and is going to manipulate your travel but whatever works for you I guess it's working for you but I will say under those kind of weather conditions cabover any implement that would be the first implement to get but what about a front-loading hydraulic snow blower and a hydraulic quick coupling front loader system
Hey Sean! Thanks for coming along for the video. I often use my backup camera which has a screen on the dash and my side mirrors to keep from having to turn around all the time. Allows me to keep the front end loader available as well for the log work. Hope the winter is treating ya well and spring is en route!
Cool watching you grind up all that snow with the auger. Maybe spring will come soon.
I'm sure hoping so Nathan!
Snow blower or not, I'm awful tired of the snow. Can't wait for spring!
I'm with ya on that one Marvin. I took my snowblower off the tractor and told myself I'm not putting it back on this year haha
Hey Sandy!! Great video today! I always really enjoy your snow-blowing videos! Great review and demonstration with great camera angles! Thats a top quality video all day long for sure! Agree with all your points really! If / when I get a tractor, I’ll be doing the same set up as well, yes front blower is ideal, but not for using the tractor for multiple tasks through the work day like you said. Ya an I’ll be saving up for a cab when I get one.. I’m sold on that now lol. Anyways take care Sandy! Enjoy the snow, soon we’ll be back to swatting bugs 🥴🤦♂️! Andrew from NB :)
Those bugs are just waiting to bite the back of my neck I bet haha
I have the rear mount blower for the same reason as you if you are only using your tractor for snow removal front mount is great but if you do firewood or logging all winter rear mount is the way to go
And the cost difference between front- and rear-mounted blowers is crazy!
For sure Glen!
With as much snow you deal with, if you're happy with your setup, then it's right. Me? I'd rather deal with the bugs here in S.E. Texas. If I had a tractor, I'd have the cab for the ac and bugs. Good vid. Thanks.
Hey Joe! Think you've hit the nail on the head. If it fits the need, it's a perfect setup!
Sandy that is a great snowblower. I was just thinking while watching you... what would happen if a coyote drug a piece of wood into the road and you backed over it with the snowblower? Well I think you answered it at the end, yet another shear pin! Thanks for this show, see you next week.
The old shear pins certainly go flying some days more than others haha
I'm with you on that snowblower. I have a similar setup. No cab for me.
Hey Bob! As long as it moves the snow it works for me too
Your videos are always a treat and informative too!!!
Really appreciate your support!
If you only have one set of hydraulic connectors out back, you could get a 12volt actuator to drop or raise the snow chute to keep snow from blowing back on your windows.
That's a great idea Laurie!
I didn't know as I never asked my son how he got the sawdust away from his sawmill. He took me out to the sight and all of the sawdust was gone! I asked him how he got rid of it so well... and his response was.. the snow blower works great winter or summer to just blow it out away from the mill and let it compost out in the bush! He said that the small bits of bark and other stuff never even affected his snowblower at all and it was so much easier than trying to load it out for a hole on the mountain.
Now all I'v got to figure out is how to use the snowblower to move my sawdust haha
@@sawingwithsandy His is a lot smaller so yours would work even better., he just pushed into it like it was snow and it tossed the sawdust out into the woods Sandy
I have seen a rear hydro power pack skid that powers a front mount attachment. It was used for a front mount brush hog but I assume it would work for a snow blower. Neil from messics had a video covering it.
You're right about that one Dan and I think that slipped my mind in this video. That would be a good option in my case if I wanted to run the front snowblower. Not sure on cost but would be real handy
@@sawingwithsandy
Sounds like the company should send you one to try out. 👍
Awesome set up
Thanks Rodney! Hope you're doing well out there!
MM77 Approved 👍🏼👍🏼………………………………………………Where I live, not much snow, the loader bucket and a scraper blade on the back suffice. I agree with you though. It makes sense to me to keep the loader bucket on so you can pickup and move the deep/hard/packed snow the blower can’t handle. No cab neither, BUT I did get a roof that bolts to the ROPS, made a world of difference! Keeps off most of the sun and rain.
The roof would help for sure! I used to run a machine without one and all I. got was wet and cold haha
The coyote tracks....are they R4 Industrial Tire tracks?
Those tracks are the real deal
Front mount could be hydraulic driven possibly require another valve control provided tractor have high enough oil flow without more modification
That could work for sure Robert. I think my tractor flow rate is a bit too low however
The most money made this year is on the shear pins. Ergonomics dictate the best tractor function and use. Looks like the snow has met it's match.
I've sure had some shear pins go ting ting ting this year haha
Thanks! Always look forward to your next video. Do you mount your backup display with suction cups or is it screwed to the dash.?
Great to hear that Terry! I've got hte camera monitor on a sticky pad on the dash.
Put on a slip clutch...maybe help one the shear pins
Never thought about that. I wonder if there's anyone out there doing that. Neat idea!
Coyotes here in kemptville eating each other theyre cannibals , neigh boor witnessed the fight ! Becarefull humans are on their menu too if hungry enough!
Yikes!
Hi Sandy. Great video as always. Just wondering if you were ever able to get your tractor to run better at a cold start. Curious as to what the issue was. Thanks.
Hey Scooter, I'm currently out filming a video showing hte things I"ve been trying to get it running right. Still haven't figured out the issue yet
@@sawingwithsandy I sure hope it's something easy to repair. Please keep us posted.
I have and inverted pronovost 84” on a 60 hp tractor with an hla 84” blade. ,im not far from you , i had concerns same as you ,but after 3 winters no issue at all, scrapes down , leaves no tire tracks. I run nokian tires
Those Nokian's sure are nice tires for the winter!
I understand why. I just am always annoyed with the reverse as primary for any snow removal. Just feels so awkward.
Yeah one of those things for sure
Sandy, my biggest regard is not getting a cab. Kinda thought about selling the JD to get a cab, overall how has your Kioti experience been? Always enjoy your videos!
Hi Mike! My Kioti has been a real workhorse for me and to be honest it's been great. Only issue I"m having is right now actually which I believe is glow plugs needing replacement.
Re-post?
Nevermind, different views and video from what I thought I just watched a few weeks ago(?)
Thanks for watching. I'm clearing snow quite often so try to mix up the videos whenener I can.
@@sawingwithsandy sure... I jumped the gun a bit on m reply. I could have swore you had a video a bit ago over that topic and thought it was a re-upload. Keep em coming!
Hi Sandy!
I've wondered (since it's a nice trek to the sawmill) if you spotted the mill in the middle of the property, to give equal access to the timber lot?!
Good question Bruce. I think that would be the best option for sure. Down the road may end moving things around but figured at this point I"d keep the sawmill out in the red pine forest just because I"ll be out there for years milling wood as I thin
Hi Sandy Did you fix rough start problem, what was problem?
I'm still working on it actually. This video I filmed a day or so before the tractor issues actually. I should have a tractor repair video coming out real soon though
Well I do not have a snow blower, thank God I have no need for one.
If I had to deal with something like that daily, I believe I would just pack it in.
hahaha trust me John, I've thought about moving south
What make is your snow blower, really works good. Do you live close enough to your home that you can use or blower for your driveway. Have a good day!
Thanks for watching! My blower is made by MK martin. Works real well and solid built I find. I am able to use the snowblower for my home driveway as well which is nice
I will gladly trade you ALL of my East Texas pollen and dust for a little of your snow.
hahah I don't think I'd be interested in that trade after reading about the heat down your way
beats shoveling
hahha isn't that the truth!
It's kinda weird for me to see this kind of inverted snowblower being used in 2023. Here where I live basically only 85 year olds with a tractor and blower from the 50s use this kind of snowblower. Tow behind is far the most common with some front mounted.
Hi Espen! I can imagine in different areas there are more common models than in others. Around here the ones like mine are manufactuered relatively close and are reasonable for pricing so pretty common
I guess compact and sub compact tractors are more common in your area. Here they are really rare. Here we use walk behind snowblowers if we have short driveways and hire a farmer with a big tractor if we have long driveways.
Whatever works for you. My neck would not tolerate using a rear mount blower.
I've got a rear view camera on the dash that is quite helpful for the rear mount